More power due for mighty Nissan pair
08 June 2006
• Murano GT-C and 350Z GT-S at Goodwood festival
• Models could reach UK showrooms
• 100bhp more in Murano 4x4
A pair of high-performance Nissans could be on their way here later this year if public reaction to the cars is favourable.
The Murano GT-C and 350Z GT-S will appear at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and then the British Motor Show in London in July.
There are no performance figures for the cars yet (testing starts after the London show), but the 3.5-litre V6 in the Murano 4x4 is uprated by more than 100bhp. In standard form the engine produces 231bhp, but a turbocharged has pushed output to around 350bhp.
Nissan is also giving the Murano a sportier look - 22-inch wheels replace the standard 18-inch designs, while there's a raised roof spoiler at the back.
Supercharging the 3.5-litre V6 in the 350Z coupe increases output from 296bhp to around 380bhp. Nissan has also uprated the suspension and brakes.
If the cars get a positive reaction Nissan says they could be offered to buyers in limited numbers